Trip to Rome
Roma is unarguably one of the best cities of all time. For centuries, it stood as the center of the known world and remains a ethnically epicenter to this very day. People do not usually need any justification to visit Rome, but if you are making an allowance for it, here are the top 3 factors you most absolutely should visit Rome.
First, there is the works. Unlike many of the great cities of Europe, Rome came through World War II relatively unscathed. As a result, the city’s famous architecture remains mostly intact. When you step into the town, the Renaissance and Baroque era architecture, not to state the ancient wonders of the Colosseum, Pantheon, as well as Roman Forum, straight away awe you. Though everyone who visits Rome knows to visit the Vatican, you need to also not forget to check out the other ancient basilicas and churches of the city. Another must-see is the Piazza del Campidoglio, one of Michelangelo’s greatest architectural works.
Dig a bit further and you find the lovely art of Rome. Although the architecture of the buildings Rome is art, you can find even more possessions inside. In addition to the renowned artwork of the Sistine Chapel, you may visit the Santa Maria Maggiore and San Paolo Fuori la Mura, two basilicas which both house mosaics dating from the fourth century AD. Also check out the churches of Santa Maria in Trastavere, Santa Prassede, and Santi Quattro Coronati for more fascinating religious medival murals and frescoes. There are also an assortment of Roman galleries and museums that are definitely a must for any art lover, including the Borghese Gallery, the Capitoline Museums, the Museum of Castel Sant’Angelo, the Museum of Roman Civilization, the National Museum of Rome, the National Gallery of Modern Sculpture, and the Villa Giulia National Etruscan Museum. While staying in Rome you can explore all of that!
If you desirable a different reason to stop at Rome, there is the food and the purchasing, two things which often go hand and hand. You will undeniably build up an appetite browsing all the stores of Rome. If you are involved in the most recent Prada fashions, check out the lanes around Via Condotti next to the Spanish Steps, and near the Via del Corso and the Via del Babuino. For a bit more affordable shopping look around the Via dei Coronari, the Porta Portese, the Trevi Fountain, the Largo del Tritone, and the Via Nazionale. As far as the food goes, take your pick-there is adequate pizza and pasta places in Rome to keep happy any budget. Do not forget to try some fine Italian wine with your meal!
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